A tribute to Tracey with a look back at 11 Fatfield Academy scenes from the Echo archives.A tribute to Tracey with a look back at 11 Fatfield Academy scenes from the Echo archives.
A tribute to Tracey with a look back at 11 Fatfield Academy scenes from the Echo archives.

A fond farewell to retiring headteacher Tracey with 11 archive photos of Fatfield Academy

By Chris Cordner
Published 18th Jul 2023, 13:33 BST

Fun at Fatfield Academy: 11 retro photos from gumboot dancing to water experiments

Bye Tracey - an 'amazing' Sunderland headteacher is getting set to start her retirement.

Tracy Pizl, from Fatfield Academy Inspires, has already been praised by parents as having a heart of gold, as reported in the Sunderland Echo.

And what better way to herald Tracey's great work than with a look back at some Echo archive images from the school.

We hope these scenes - including dancing bananas and a winter wonderland - bring back great memories.

Or maybe you'll recognise a pupil doing a Roald Dahl tribute. Have a look.

And what better way to herald Tracey's great work than with a look back at some Echo archive images from the school.

The school held a Roald Dahl costume celebration in 2016. Corey Watson and Lexi Dawson got right into the spirit of the day.

5. The school held a Roald Dahl costume celebration in 2016. Corey Watson and Lexi Dawson got right into the spirit of the day.

The school held a Roald Dahl costume celebration in 2016. Corey Watson and Lexi Dawson got right into the spirit of the day.

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Children were learning about African culture when they had a go at the Gumboot Dance in 2004.

6. Children were learning about African culture when they had a go at the Gumboot Dance in 2004.

Children were learning about African culture when they had a go at the Gumboot Dance in 2004.

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Bonnets galore in this display of Easter hats at the school 20 years ago.

7. Bonnets galore in this display of Easter hats at the school 20 years ago.

Bonnets galore in this display of Easter hats at the school 20 years ago.

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Headteacher Tracey Pizl was preparing the school to welcome back all its pupils after lockdown in 2021.

8. Headteacher Tracey Pizl was preparing the school to welcome back all its pupils after lockdown in 2021.

Headteacher Tracey Pizl was preparing the school to welcome back all its pupils after lockdown in 2021.

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